PublicFour-year

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha, OK · Highest award: Bachelor's

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Net price (avg)
$6,624
Academic year 2023-24
In-state tuition
$9,000
Academic year 2024-25
Graduation rate
44.1%
Fall 2018 entering cohort (150%), Fall 2016 (200%)
Median earnings (10 yr)
$41,913
Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars

Read the years, not just the numbers

Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.

What it actually costs

Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.

Total cost of attendance
$20,662
Academic year 2023-24
Tuition & fees (in state)
$9,000
Academic year 2024-25
Tuition & fees (out of state)
$20,190
Academic year 2024-25
Room & board (on campus)
$10,940
Academic year 2024-25
Room & board (off campus)
$9,940
Academic year 2024-25
Books & supplies
$1,200
Academic year 2024-25

Average net price by family income

Academic year 2023-24

$0–30,0003,493
$30,001–48,0003,548
$48,001–75,0007,223
$75,001–110,00013,352
$110,001+14,413

Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.

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Outcomes

Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.

Graduation rate (150% time)
44.1%
Fall 2018 entering cohort (150%), Fall 2016 (200%)
Graduation rate (200% time)
40.9%
Fall 2018 entering cohort (150%), Fall 2016 (200%)
Retention (full-time)
66.3%
Fall 2023 cohort
Median earnings (6 yr)
$35,520
Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars
Median earnings (10 yr)
$41,913
Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars
Loan default rate (3 yr)
0.0%
FSA FY2022 cohort
Median debt of completers
$21,750
NSLDS FY2020/21 pooled
Median debt monthly payment
$230.59
NSLDS FY2020/21 pooled
Repayment rate (3 yr)
60.5%
NSLDS FY2013/14 cohort

Compared with a high-school graduate

Students here earned a median of $41,913 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.

Admissions and size

Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.

Admission rate
65.8%
Fall 2024
Average SAT (equivalent)
1,152
Fall 2024
ACT 25th–75th percentile
21–26
Fall 2024
Undergraduate enrollment
941
Fall 2024
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Fall 2024
First-generation share
43.2%
Fall 2024
Pell grant recipients
51.2%
Academic year 2023-24
Federal loan recipients
37.2%
Academic year 2023-24
Median family income
$34,238
AY2022-23 (median family income)

Student body

Fall 2024

White58%
Hispanic12%
Black4%
Asian0%
Two or more races14%
Nonresident / international7%

Other Four-year institutions in OK

Peer institutions
InstitutionNet priceGrad rateEarnings (10 yr)
Cameron University$10,91230.7%$40,118
Columbia College - Fort SillNot reportedNot reported$45,378
East Central University$8,68334.4%$44,962
Family of Faith Christian UniversityNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Langston University$11,50416.8%$33,261
Mid-America Christian UniversityNot reported44.2%$46,116
Murray State College$12,84427.1%$36,545
Northeastern State University$12,71035.4%$45,379
Northwestern Oklahoma State University$10,10430.3%$44,358
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityNot reported52.4%$48,434
Oklahoma Christian UniversityNot reported55.5%$49,203
Oklahoma City UniversityNot reported64.9%$54,655

Earnings by field of study

Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.

Earnings by field of study
ProgrammeMedian earnings (4 yr)National medianMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.$44,218$47,382Not reported
Fine and Studio Arts.$28,426$41,367Not reported
English Language and Literature, General.Not reported$48,590Not reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Not reported$56,308Not reported
Biology, General.Not reported$57,214Not reported
Mathematics.Not reported$69,562Not reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Not reported$50,532Not reported
Natural Sciences.Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Not reported$54,562Not reported
Chemistry.Not reported$65,120Not reported
Physics.Not reported$76,786Not reported
Psychology, General.Not reported$50,706Not reported
Public Policy Analysis.Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Economics.Not reported$82,686Not reported
Political Science and Government.Not reported$63,293Not reported
Sociology.Not reported$52,657Not reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Not reported$39,775Not reported
Music.Not reported$42,892Not reported
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Not reported$58,928Not reported
Business/Commerce, General.Not reported$68,407Not reported

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10